Weather is getting warmer and sun holidays are on the horizon. Here is a move to help you get those thighs ready!
Known as the Diamond Thigh it promises to lengthen and slim the legs ! Fitness guru Jenn Lacy, ( of LAs’ The Bar Method’s Silverlake Studio) says this Ballet move can change the body significantly: “In diamond thigh, your legs are turned out, and there is a slight grip of your glutes. This position creates a stretch in your inner thighs and a sculpt in your outer glutes, all while working your quads in a lengthening and leaning way.”
It should be noted that this move is meant to create strength and length!
How to practice ‘diamond thigh’ anywhere:
1. Place one hand on your hip, and the other near waist height on a bar or chair for balance.
2. Place your feet in a wide “V” shape, with your heels together and toes apart.
3. Raise your heels so you are standing on the balls of your feet and bring your heels to meet each other and squeeze your glutes.
4. Bend your knees, while tracking your knees over your toes in a natural turn out. Come down to your lowest challenge point and pulse down in counts of 10.
5. Shaking is where the magic happens, so make the highest point in your pulse a place where the legs still tremble with little release.
6. Continue in this position for six sets of 10 pulse reps, moving slightly lower with each set and maintaining your shake.
Compliment your efforts with a daily green smoothie, regular dry
body brushing and follow up with regular applications of Weledas’ Anti cellulite oil for legs that rival the Hollywood Jennifer’s! Worth a try!! Who will give it a go?
Naturally yours,
Michaela x
A big thanks to Byrdie for sharing this original post!